Salthill vs Walton-le-dale West

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    44/100
    Salthill Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Walton-le-dale West Lancashire Constabulary

      Salthill vs Walton-le-dale West Results

      A
      44/100
      Below Average
      Salthill
      Lancashire Constabulary
      458 crimes / 12m
      ↑33.1% trend
      34.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      Walton-le-dale West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      350 crimes / 12m
      ↑102.3% trend
      37.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Salthill
      B Walton-le-dale West
      Safety Score
      44/100 Below Average
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      458
      350
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      344
      173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑33.1%
      ↑102.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.7%
      37.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Salthill
      B Walton-le-dale West
      Violent Crime
      151 ↑76%
      114 ↑84%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      124 ↑14%
      95 ↑102%
      Other Theft
      39 ↑34%
      30 ↑131%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑220%
      27 ↑200%
      Burglary
      9 ↓18%
      10 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↑17%
      31 ↑158%
      Drugs
      6 ↓14%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      31 ↑94%
      9 ↑50%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      24 ↓31%
      25 ↑733%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      3
      Other Crime
      16 ↑129%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Walton-le-dale West is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 44/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Salthill safer than Walton-le-dale West?

      Salthill has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) and recorded 458 crimes in the last 12 months. Walton-le-dale West has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 350 crimes. Walton-le-dale West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Salthill vs Walton-le-dale West?

      Salthill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +33.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Walton-le-dale West shows +102.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Salthill and Walton-le-dale West?

      In Salthill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (151 incidents). In Walton-le-dale West, it is Violent Crime (114 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Salthill and Walton-le-dale West?

      Salthill recorded 124 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walton-le-dale West recorded 95. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Salthill vs Walton-le-dale West?

      Violent crime in Salthill totalled 151 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 114 in Walton-le-dale West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Salthill and Walton-le-dale West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Salthill recorded 344 crimes (now 458, a change of +33.1%). Walton-le-dale West recorded 173 crimes previously (now 350, +102.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Salthill and Walton-le-dale West?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Salthill has a resolution rate of 34.7% and Walton-le-dale West has 37.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Salthill and Walton-le-dale West?

      Salthill falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Walton-le-dale West is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Salthill and Walton-le-dale West?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Salthill or Walton-le-dale West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Salthill and Walton-le-dale West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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